Personal care. Self-care cheat sheet.
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A mixture of oats and water will help even out your complexion. Apply the resulting creamy paste to your face for 15 minutes, this will reduce redness of the skin.
You can remove dark circles under the eyes using grated potatoes wrapped in gauze. Do these compresses every morning for 5 minutes. Potatoes contain the enzyme catecholase, which is a natural skin lightener.
You can get a better tanning effect if you apply tanning product to your skin within half an hour after showering, when your skin's PH level is lower than normal. The tanning formula will react better with your skin, resulting in a deeper, bronzer tan that lasts longer.
If you are active during the day, shower in the morning and evening, but do not shampoo twice a day. Simply apply conditioner to the ends of your hair.
Say goodbye to split ends. To avoid damaging the ends, comb them first and then work your way up to the roots of your hair.
Apply the fresh, warm, glowing lotion to your palms and gently apply it over your face over makeup (even over powder).
Let your eyes shine. Mix a small amount of golden shimmer cream with concealer for the eye area. This will refresh your look and magically remove dark circles under your eyes.
Make your look more expressive. When you are limited in time, do not come up with anything new, just line the inside of the upper eyelid with a bright pearlescent pencil in the color of sapphire or emerald.
A conditioner that softens dry cuticles is great for smooth, healthy nails.
Apply an exfoliating cleanser to your underarms before shaving. This will give you a smoother shave and kill bacteria, preventing breakouts.
Take care of your feet. Before waxing or shaving, apply a mixture of olive oil and sea salt to your legs, then rinse thoroughly. This will thoroughly exfoliate and moisturize your skin and make your shave easy and smooth.
Filler for quickly filling wrinkles Perfectionist Pro, Estée Lauder, RUB 5,800.
In situations where you need to look your best in five minutes (they happen much more often than we think), filler will help, instantly smoothing out expression lines and age wrinkles. It visually creates a lifting effect - you immediately look much younger.
The composition contains hyaluronic acid, which increases elasticity. Apply morning and evening before moisturizer or use throughout the day as needed.
Hair care. Choosing a Shampoo
How to care for your hair? The advice of professionals on this issue is quite extensive. The first thing dermatologists and cosmetologists pay attention to when talking about proper hair care is how it is cleansed, what detergents are used for this and how the hair washing process itself is carried out. It would seem that it might be complicated, but it turns out that it also has its own rules.
It is very important to choose the right shampoo. After all, its composition is designed for a specific hair type and scalp properties. Therefore, before choosing a detergent, you need to study the recommendations for it and the components of this product. An important factor is the percentage of natural substances contained in the product. As a rule, shampoos created on a natural basis are a little more expensive, but we are talking about beauty and health.
If your hair quickly becomes greasy just a few hours after washing, then most likely the product was chosen incorrectly. In this case, you should not buy shampoo with a high protein content. It is better to turn your attention to products based on herbs, for example, chamomile, nettle, etc. Dry and brittle hair, on the contrary, requires more nutrients and softening substances.
Proper makeup support for combination skin
To care for combination skin, there are special cosmetics for combination skin. For this skin type, cucumber milk is suitable, ideally moisturizing the skin, tonics and creams with extracts of natural plant components: birch, hawthorn, hops, avocado, thyme. In addition, their composition should include plant elastin, a vitamin complex and fruit acids that moisturize and soften the skin.
How to take care of yourself in the evening
After a busy day at work, self-care no longer seems so pleasant. But in vain. If you take a little time to fully clean yourself up, the benefits will be significant.
In theory, it is easier to take care of yourself in the evening than in the morning, since there is no special time limit. However, as practice shows, household chores take up a huge amount of time, and in order to devote any time to yourself, you have to try. This system allows you to combine personal care and ordinary household chores.
Of course, rule number one is to never go to bed with makeup on. It's just murder for your skin. So at a minimum, you should cleanse your skin well at night. If time permits, we advise you to use a two-stage cleansing system. First, use a special product to remove your makeup. A good option might be micellar water in the summer or oil in the winter. If possible, use different products for your skin and eyes.
After the main “decoration” has been removed, it’s time to wash your face with a special product. Focus on the time of year when choosing the consistency of your cleanser. After the skin is completely cleansed, it’s time to wipe your face with tonic, thereby preparing it for applying the mask.
Make your own mask schedule for each day. For example: Mon - cleansing mask; Tue - moisturizing mask; sr - pilling; th — toning mask; pt - moisturizing mask; Sat - pilling; Sun - mask for radiant skin. The selection of masks can be purely individual; focus on the needs of your skin. While the mask dries, you can do your homework. However, keep in mind that with “homemade” masks (for example, made from cucumber, potatoes or oatmeal), walking around the house will not work - all the liquid from your face will immediately transfer to the floor. So, to save money, choose industrial masks.
After leaving the mask on for the time indicated on the package, remove it in the manner indicated on the package and re-wipe your face with toner. Alternately apply the serum, night care eye cream and night cream, taking a 10-15 minute break between these products, which you can also use for household chores. This scheme will allow the products to work as effectively as possible, thereby preventing possible side effects (for example, if you do not allow the cream around the eyes to be absorbed properly, you will get bags under the eyes).
After thorough facial care, it’s time for body care. Take a shower with a cleansing gel, use a scrub (try to use it once every 2-3 days), apply body milk. Just before going to bed, apply lip balm and use foot and hand creams. Apply oil to your hair, provided that you plan to wash your hair the next morning. That's it, you are well-groomed from the tips of your hair to your fingertips!
Night mask Tulasara Wedding Masque, Aveda, RUB 5,200.
The product was created based on the recipe of the ancient Indian ceremony of Haldi (translated as turmeric). This mask was applied by the girl the night before the wedding. In the morning they woke up with smooth skin and an even complexion. Even if you are not going to get married, no one bothers you to repeat the procedure 2 times a week and look gorgeous, as if you always get enough sleep, rest a lot and are not nervous at all.
The product contains plant stem cells that help the skin renew itself at night. The mask enhances tone and gives a natural glow (in the morning you can do without a highlighting base).
Self-care without decorative cosmetics
Many women get tired of makeup on their face during the day. How can you learn to take care of yourself every day and not use decorative cosmetics? First of all, you need to be patient and force yourself, reminding yourself that if you don’t do the right procedures, you will look worse with age. Do you really like to spoil your face with foundation, powder and blush? After all, many don’t even know how to properly care for themselves, thinking that decorative cosmetics will hide imperfections, but they will only make things worse. Here are some useful tips on how to take care of yourself at home.
Face and neck masks
They must be natural. In summer, everything that grows in the garden can be used. Mix cucumbers with sour cream - that’s a mask, mix berries with gelatin infused in water - also an excellent remedy at any age. But for the winter you will have to freeze the berries. You can also make masks from sour cream alone or mix it with cottage cheese.
Rubbing the skin with ice
Mix berry juice with boiled water and freeze in an ice tray. Suitable for wiping the face, neck and chest, this will help improve blood circulation.
Creams
Creams should be purchased only on a natural basis.
Baths
Take baths with herbal tinctures, add sea salt and essential oils.
Top 8 eco-brands of cosmetics for self-care during self-isolation
How to take care of yourself during self-isolation without changing your eco-habits? Today there are many eco-friendly cosmetics from various brands. Recycle will tell you what to choose from all this variety . We present to you a selection of famous eco-cosmetic brands.
Dr. Hauschka
A popular German company that produces a variety of natural herbal products: hair care products, facial and body skin care products, as well as decorative cosmetics. The products are not tested on animals, but they may contain animal products - honey, propolis, lactose.
Spivak
A Russian brand representing a wide range of natural hair and skin care products, as well as essential oils, including rare and exotic ones.
All products are natural, do not contain synthetic surfactants, fragrances, preservatives, dyes and are not tested on animals. Essential and base oils, natural resins and herbs act as flavoring agents. The company produces various skin care products, lip balms, foams and jams for washing, scrubs, body and face masks, soaps and much more.
Siberina
Produces natural cosmetics, with an assortment of more than 400 eco-products, including natural toothpastes, as well as products for the face, hair, body, home, aromatherapy, facial scrubs, cleansers, toners, serums and facial oils , shampoos, conditioners, masks and hair oils, shower gels, hand and nail products, essential oils, shaving products, clay and much more.
Among the current ones are reusable cotton masks, hand sanitizers and antibacterial sprays for disinfecting indoor air. The company has its own production and its own laboratory. The product has received the International Ecocert Cosmos Natural certificate.
Mi&Ko
A popular Russian brand of natural, environmentally friendly cosmetics. Instead of fragrances, the company uses essential oils, which provides not only a pleasant aroma, but also an aromatherapy effect from each use.
Mi&Ko produces products for the face and body - face oil, lip scrub, hand lotion, face cream, toner, face mask and scrub, hand cream, body cream, deodorants, shower gel, etc., and also household “NON-chemicals”, hair products, essential oils. The brand has an Ecocert certificate, and more than 70 products have received the Cosmos Organic label.
Mi&Ko products contain plant extracts, essential oils of fruits, flowers and herbs. All created products are stored in medical dark glass jars so that the cosmetics remain fresh until the end of their expiration date. Empty jars of shampoos, gels, masks, scrubs, creams and oils can be returned to Mi&Ko for reuse.
levrana
The brand produces caring cosmetics and personal hygiene products: massage oils, deodorants, shampoos, gels, masks, conditioners, body milk, scrubs, creams. All Levrana cosmetics are vegan (except for honey lip balm), they contain potassium alum, hyaluronic acid, herbal and flower extracts, natural jojoba and sea buckthorn oils.
The company received the international Cosmos Natural certificate, confirming the environmentally friendly composition of its products.
Organic Shop
The company has completely abandoned parabens and sulfates in favor of oils and extracts. The assortment includes products for face, body, hair care, as well as bath and shower products, figure correction, cosmetics and personal care products. Two years ago, the brand, together with Russian bloggers, created a new line of products – Organic Kitchen.
Clean line
Manufacturers of these budget eco-cosmetics have combined a scientific approach with phytotherapeutic traditions. Herbal medicine uses the beneficial properties of plants to preserve youth and beauty. Their products include more than 70 Russian plants. The brand produces deodorants, body, face and hair care products.
The company has its own institute, which collaborates with research centers in the UK, Shanghai and Turkey. It has its own laboratories equipped with high-tech instruments for studying the characteristics of skin and hair and analyzing the effectiveness of combinations of herbal ingredients.
Natura Siberica
These are cosmetics created on the basis of extracts of Siberian herbs collected in the Tuvan taiga. The production uses only fresh plants collected by taiga residents and crystal clear water from a tributary of the Yenisei. The company has its own organic farms in Kamchatka, Sakhalin, Kunashir and Khakassia.
The range includes products for face care (for all types of skin - normal, sensitive, dry, dehydrated, combination and mature), as well as for body, hair, and oral cavity.
The company has many certificates - Ecocert, Cosmos Natural, Cosmos Organic, etc. All Natura Siberica cosmetics do not contain products of animal origin and are not tested on animals.
The organic collection, released last year, includes masks, creams, cleansing milk and lotion, foams and tonics, scrub jelly, mask patches for the skin around the eyes, and enzyme peeling powder.
How to choose eco-cosmetics
When purchasing cosmetics, pay attention to some features:
— the color of eco-cosmetics should be dim, light tones (due to the absence of synthetic dyes);
— when opening the package you can feel an unusual, strong aroma;
— many products need to be shaken before use, since natural emulsions can separate inside;
— the packaging is made of biodegradable and environmentally friendly materials, or glass. Many brands make packaging from natural materials - it is easier to recycle;
— the packaging must bear marks on quality certificates, for example – Ecocert, Vegan, BDIH, Soil Association, etc. Only those products whose production and use do not harm the environment can receive an eco-certificate.
— eco-cosmetics have a short shelf life due to the absence of artificial preservatives in their composition. At the same time, it is better to store organic cosmetics in the refrigerator and strictly observe the expiration date;
— carefully study the composition of cosmetics. It should not contain harmful additives such as petroleum jelly; paraffin; parabens; propylene glycol; ethanolamines; sodium lauryl. It does not contain artificial and synthetic dyes and flavors, silicone, mineral oils and petroleum products. For longer storage, organic acids and food preservatives that are safe for the body can still be added to it.
Where can I buy
Recycle has previously written about eco-cosmetics stores.
Among them are the “Organic” store of goods for mothers and babies, the online store of ecological detergents and cosmetics from the world’s leading manufacturers Ecoway, the EcoVill and 4fresh eco-markets, the “Organic” eco-shop and many others. You can read the article here. Subscribe to our channel on Telegram! t.me/recyclemagru
Self-care - 30 days. 30 minutes that will turn you into a beauty
A self-care plan is not for me, many will say. It's very easy to look glamorous and well-groomed if you devote most of your life to taking care of yourself. If your week is scheduled minute by minute: on Monday - manicure, on Tuesday - solarium, on Wednesday - hairdresser, etc. What if you work, or are you responsible for a household and five children? There's no time for daily trips to beauty salons, is there?
And if I tell you that by spending just 30 minutes a day, in a month you will look well-groomed and fresh, and in two months you will simply be unrecognizable, will you believe me? No, I’m not going to advertise a miracle cream or talk about a new one type of massage. You won't have to learn anything new, you'll do everything you always do. You will simply have your own personal care plan. You only need 30 minutes a day. Can you find half an hour in your routine to look your best? Think about what time you can allocate them - morning, afternoon or evening? Exactly 30 minutes. Do you have a timer?
Monday. Face and neck.
- wash with milk or foam
- apply an express cleansing mask or scrub
- apply a mask around the eyes
- After a couple of minutes, wash off the masks
- wipe your face with toner or lotion
- apply eye cream
- apply face cream and do a light massage
- apply nourishing oil to eyelashes
- apply balm to lips
The timer rings. 30 minutes was enough.
Tuesday. Body.
- get in the shower and soak for a couple of minutes
- actively apply the scrub for a couple of minutes
- wash off the scrub
- three problem areas with an anti-cellulite washcloth
- rinse, apply body balm or anti-cellulite cream
Again, it took no more than 30 minutes.
Wednesday. Hands.
- make a hand bath for 5-7 minutes
- remove cuticles
- clean and file nails
- apply nourishing or moisturizing hand cream
- We apply medicated enamel or special oil to the nails
Thursday. Legs.
- take a hot bath
- Gently rub the heels with a pumice stone or scrub
- clean and file nails
- apply moisturizer
- on nails - nourishing oil or medicinal enamel
Friday. Hair.
- wash my hair
- apply a nourishing hair mask for 15 minutes
- wash off the mask
- apply balm or oil
Saturday. Hodgepodge.
- bath with sea salt and aromatic oils
- mud body mask
- epilation
- self-tanning balm
We leave Sunday to consolidate the result - we dress nicely and go for a walk. Walk through the park, breathe in the fresh spring air, treat yourself to ice cream, and make yourself happy.
Of course, you can vary the list of procedures during the week, adjusting it to your own needs, and add some of your own activities to your personal care plan. The point is the same: set aside a strictly defined time every day for easy and relaxed self-care. In a month you will be noticeably fresher, and in two you will be tired of compliments. If you don't believe me, check it out.
Body care. Basic rules of body care
For the fair sex, taking care of your body is not only a necessary procedure, but also a pleasant activity that helps you enjoy every minute spent alone with yourself. Some women, in an effort to become beautiful, make stupid mistakes, which later develop into serious problems and require medical intervention. In order for your body to be beautiful, and its skin and appearance to be flawless, you need to follow a few simple rules for caring for your body:
- Watch your diet. Poor nutrition contributes to the formation of extra pounds and also has a negative impact on the health and appearance of the skin. In the first case, after losing weight, you will have to get rid of stretch marks and sagging skin; in the second, you will have to carry out procedures to normalize the activity of the sebaceous glands and, possibly, get rid of various manifestations of allergies.
- Keep your body in shape. In order for your body to look fit, you need to exercise daily and do simple exercises (at least exercise). This way you will protect your body from excess weight and be confident in its external attractiveness.
- Take a shower. Everyone knows that to keep your body clean, you need to bathe regularly using special gels, mild soaps and other products. A contrast shower is especially useful for the skin and general condition of the body, as it invigorates, activates the work of all body systems and charges you with positivity for the whole day.
- Take care of your feet. After a long day, your feet need care and rest. To maintain health, pamper them with warm herbal baths, a foot mask, do acupressure at night and apply a special cream to care and protect the skin from damage.
- Use care products. To maintain beauty and youth, you need to use various body creams and lotions. They will moisturize the skin, saturate it with nutrients and make it smooth and velvety. We highly recommend using natural coconut oil for this purpose.
How to become beautiful. What can you change in a week?
- Tidy up your hair. Trim the split ends. Tint your roots, refresh your hair color. Make a mask with gelatin for dry hair or with cognac for oily hair. Master the now fashionable braiding. Your hairdresser can give you the super popular bronding (dyeing with lightening of the lower strands);
- Stop the manicure disaster on your hands. Men love red nails, French nails, clear polish, funny designs... Anything except chipped manicure, hangnails and a mournful border of dirt under the nails. One fresh polish, one new file, one bottle of cuticle remover gel - this is your recipe for today;
- Swap your glasses for contact lenses. You will feel freer if you wear both according to your mood or occasion. Fashion expert Nina Garcia placed aviator sunglasses on her list of the 100 ideal “must haves”—they automatically make you popular, trust her opinion!
- Simplify your daily beauty routine. A gauze bag of raw oatmeal will give you an evening facial exfoliation. Grapeseed oil will soften dry spots on the skin. Foundation that perfectly matches your complexion, eyeliner and mascara - today this is almost all you need for fashionable makeup. Depending on your preference - lip balm or lipstick. Complex makeup is now not associated with beauty; it’s better to work on clear skin;
- Determine your color type, use sites with color schemes on the Internet to find out the only correct combinations of shades for your type. Put away your rejected items and put together sets of clothes and shoes taking into account your new knowledge. Color can do wonders for your appearance, both good and bad. Don't neglect the combination of shades. By wearing a lilac blouse instead of a brown one, you may find that you feel fresher, as if after a resort;
- Get a light tan. This is the fastest way to become a little more attractive. You will need self-tanning lotion and a cotton mitten for even application. Pre-exfoliate the entire body, salt or coffee, to eliminate uneven tone after coloring.
